BE A PEACE AMBASSADOR; BALA URGES FCT RESIDENTS ON EID-EL-FITR FCT Minister, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to be peace ambassadors as exemplified by all during the month of Ramadan. Senator Mohammed emphasized that peaceful conduct of all residents during the Ramadan should transcend beyond the holy month by creating atmosphere that would promote unity in diversity across the country. The Minister who gave this advice in his Eid-el-Fitr Message on Thursday in Abuja also congratulated Muslim faithful across the country, especially those residing in the Federal Capital Territory on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Senator Mohammed reiterated that it is only through peace and stability that Nigeria can achieve sustainable development in all spheres. He further urged residents to continue to preach the gospel of peace as well as be their brother’s keeper. The Minister remarked that the preceding holy month of Ramadan is an inspiration to Muslims to show compassion, mercy and kindness to their fellow brothers and also advised that they should not miss this opportunity to at least put a smile on the faces of others. He urged Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on the lessons learnt during the month of Ramadan and continue to imbibe its teachings that are primarily premised on selflessness, sacrifice, patience, modesty and spirituality. Senator Mohammed enjoined Muslims to use the period to pray for the nation as it strives to become one of the best twenty developed countries of the World.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:34:09 +0000